stories from the kimberley
Culture, history, sport and community developments, all in one place.
Sport programming takes off in Balgo
The remote Aboriginal Community of Balgo, 280 kms south of Halls Creek, within the Tjurabalan region is seeing incredible rates of community participation in sport programming following a recent partnership commitment between Garnduwa and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation. The Partnership has seen Garnduwa commit funding for 30 hours a week dedicated to sport programming. Lolanthe Fitzgerald, the Project Manager of the Balgo Youth Engagement Strategy, spoke to us about the impact sport is having in Balgo Community
Community Recreation Officers build capacity in Noonkanbah
Our Community Recreation Officers have played a pivotal role in activating the Noonkanbah and One Arm Point communities throughout Term 1 with consistent programming and attendance.
Kimberley Spirit Program Welcomes Simone Haugh as Manager
We sat down with Simone to learn about the journey that led her to the Kimberley Spirit role, and what her plans are moving forward with the active and well established program.
Deadly Democracy: Young leaders drive electoral participation and awareness through codesigned program.
Two young leaders, Aaron Sampi and Sareema Tomlinson have completed a six-month placement with Garnduwa that saw them lead various youth engagement initiatives as well as develop their own professional capacities.
Riley selected to represent Australia at international emerging leaders summit
Our West Kimberley Area Manager Riley Dolman is representing Australia at the 2024 Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP).
Kimberley Spirit players achieve historic selection
In a historic milestone for the Kimberley Spirit Football Program, we are proud to announce that three female players have been selected into Claremont Women’s Football Club squads for the 2024 season.
Brad Sheppard joins the team as a Kimberley spirit coach
Brad Sheppard discusses why he’s joined Garnduwa and what he hopes to contribute to Kimberley communities.
Kimberley Spirit creating future pathways
Kimberley Spirit Future Pathways Project encourages exploration of off-field domains for Kimberley athletes
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Funding boost for football in the Kimberley
The State Government has announced it will be partnering with the AFL to deliver a co-funded $5 million boost to Kimberley footy over the next five years.
Deadly Diva Day strengthening the capacity of young women in the Kimberley.
Garnduwa recently held a successful Deadly Diva Day in Fitzroy Crossing, with more than 20 girls in attendance.
Kimberley 9’s: Inaugural Football Beach Carnival.
More than 250 students from across the Kimberley gathered on Cable Beach last week for the inaugural Kimberley 9’s Carnival.
Making Her Mark - Tjurabalan Women's Football Carnival
Garnduwa hosted the Making Her Mark Tjurabalan Women’s Football Carnival in Balgo in August aimed at empowering women and girls through football and health education.
Kimberley Cup: A Celebration of Sporting Success
More than 150 students from schools across the Kimberley gathered in Broome recently to participate in the largest school sporting event in the region.
Grassroots Democracy - AEC and YLab deliver youth program in Broome
Over two days, First Nations young people from across the nation are taking part in Deadly Democracy, a First Nations youth program that builds participant’s skills and networks and encourages them to lead change in their communities.
Garnduwa behind women empowerment in sport
More than 70 Aboriginal women from communities across the Kimberley met in Broome recently to network and share knowledge to strengthen capacity for women’s sport.
2021 Making Her Mark - touching base
Our Women in Sport Coordinator has arrived back in Broome from a big trip throughout the East Kimberley, touching base with communities during pre-season. Katherine travelled to Yiyili, Halls Creek, Kalumburu, Wyndham and Kununurra, and then on to Looma the following week.
International Women's Day in Ardyaloon
Helen Ockerby and Amanda Gregory from our Broome office attended the Woombooriny Amboon Angarriiya Partnership Initiative #IWD2021 Women's Forum, organised by Community Navigators for women and communities along the Dampier Peninsula.
News from the Pilbara
Our Pilbara duo Kachina and Roedol have started the term with a community engagement program at the Yandeyarra pool.
Welcome Darliah, our new Looma Recreation Officer
Welcome to the team Darliah! Darliah Killer started her new role officially today as our new Looma Recreation Officer Darliah is a deadly sporting role model for the community, and did very well with her first Aussie Hoops 'Come & Try' session.